Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, diagnose and repair equipment's electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulics systems.
• Repair, overhaul, tune and adjust a variety of diesel, gas, and CNG engines, transmissions, pumps and valves of heavy-duty vehicles and power-driven mechanical equipment.
• Perform safety inspections of vehicles and equipment; identify safety hazards and make necessary repairs and adjustments to assure safe operation of vehicles and equipment.
• Perform skilled work as required, involving the major overhaul and rebuilding of a variety of aerial equipment.
• Operate and maintain a variety of hand and power tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain complete and accurate computerized and/or written records of time, materials, parts and work performed; order needed parts and supplies.
• Provide work direction and guidance to assigned workers; assure that work is performed consistent with established standards.
• Work safely and cooperatively with coworkers and the public.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent AND Either Option 1 OR Option 2
• Four or more years of experience in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of a variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy power-driven equipment and one of the following:
• Completion of recognized automotive machinist apprenticeship program,
• ASE Master Automobile or Medium/Heavy Truck Technician Certification,
• Graduation from an automotive or truck mechanic vocational program
• Total of eight or more years of experience in the repair, overhaul and maintenance of a variety of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and heavy equipment.

Licenses, Certificates And Other Requirements

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
• Valid Washington Class A Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements by the end of probationary period, with maintenance thereafter.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Position demands performing heavy manual labor, including lifting/moving objects weighing up to 75 pounds and working in awkward positions under and around vehicles and equipment.
• Typical heavy maintenance garage which is subject to noise and potentially hazardous materials and solvents.
• May be required to work outdoors and away from shop.